The Andean Science of Weaving: Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves
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The Andean Science of Weaving: Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves

The Andean Science of Weaving: Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves

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Denise Y. Arnold (Author) Elvira Espejo (Author)  

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The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels. Existing studies of Andean textiles use a technical language derived from other textile traditions (mainly tapestry from Europe and the Near East), but this book takes as its starting-point the technical terms in the Aymara and Quechua languages used by Andean weavers themselves. The result is a completely new way of understanding one of the great craft traditions of the world. Within its field, the authors' work is truly groundbreaking. This is a highly technical book that sets out the authors' alternative classification system via tables, photographs and diagrams. It is also a celebration of one of the most gorgeous and sophisticated weaving traditions in the world. With over 450 colour illustrations
Denise Y. Arnold is an international expert in Andean anthropology and has published widely on the culture, politics and traditions of the Andes. Elvira Espejo is Director of the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore in La Paz, Bolivia. She is a weaver, storyteller, poet and artist, and speaks Aymara and Quechua.
  • Contributor: Denise Y. Arnold
  • Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780500517925
  • Number of Pages: 352
  • Packaged Dimensions: 230x300mm
  • Packaged Weight: 2310
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • Release Date: 2015-06-15
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Denise Y. Arnold is an international expert in Andean anthropology and has published widely on the culture, politics and traditions of the Andes. Elvira Espejo is Director of the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore in La Paz, Bolivia. She is a weaver, storyteller, poet and artist, and speaks Aymara and Quechua.

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